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Viewers of Good Morning Britain have taken to social media to discuss the comments made by Richard Madeley to James 'Arg' Argent this morning. TV legend, Richard was accused of ‘body shaming’ Arg after several comments were made on today's episode of GMB . Arg, who is currently presenting the programme's showbiz news section while filling in for Richard Arnold, was speaking to Richard and co-star Charlotte Hawkins about his weight. Chatting about his difficulty to lose the pounds, the 31-year-old star said: “I’ve noticed since I’ve turned 30 it’s harder for me. “Usually I can get it off really quickly and now it’s proper hard work.” Richard hit back with: “Have you always had a bit of a struggle with your weight?” Defending himself, Arg who recently shared his ten stone weight gain said: “Always gone up and down. “There’s times when I’ve been really slim and healthy.” When asked if this is the biggest he has been, the … [Read more...] about GMB’s Richard Madeley accused of ‘body-shaming’ James Argent over weight

When President Trump used the prime-time debate last week to urge his supporters to “go into the polls and watch very carefully,” he wasn’t just issuing a call for a grass-roots movement or raising the prospect of intimidation tactics at voting sites. He was also nodding to an extensive behind-the-scenes effort led by the lawyers and operatives on his campaign. Over the summer, Mr. Trump named a new campaign manager, Bill Stepien, who was once a top aide to former Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey before being fired amid the “ Bridgegate ” scandal. Mr. Stepien swiftly elevated a group of lieutenants focused on using aggressive electoral tactics, moves that led Marc E. Elias, the leading election lawyer for the Democratic Party, to tweet that Mr. Trump was “tripling down” on “opposing voting rights.” One of the main architects of the effort is Justin Clark, whom Mr. Stepien promoted to deputy campaign manager. He has been viewed with suspicion among Democrats since he was … [Read more...] about Trump Told Supporters to ‘Watch’ Voting. His Staff Is More Than Watching.

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 MATTAPOISETT, Mass. (AP) — A huge fire at a Massachusetts marina left several boats and vehicles burned-out shells Friday and produced a plume of black smoke so thick it was picked up by weather radar. Aerial video taken by WCVB-TV showed much of the boatyard in Mattapoisett engulfed in flames Friday afternoon, destroying a number of boats, vehicles and buildings. Firefighters from around the region, including from as far away as Providence, Rhode Island about 30 miles away, responded to the blaze. People who picked up the phones at the Mattapoisett fire and police departments said no one was available to comment. It was unclear if anyone was hurt. The cause of blaze is currently under investigation. The area of the fire was part of a National Weather Service warning Friday of elevated fire risk due to drought and high winds. It sent a plume of dense black smoke over southeastern … [Read more...] about Large fire consumes boats, buildings, vehicles at boatyard

Members of the media gather outside of the Federal Courthouse as they wait for statements following the sentencing of El Shafee Elsheikh, a former British citizen and IS fighter, in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S., August 19, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — A U.S. federal judge on Friday sentenced a member of an Islamic State (IS) cell known as “The Beatles” to life in prison for involvement in a hostage-taking plot that led to the killings of American journalists and aid workers in Syria. Families and friends of the four Americans killed and of other hostages previously detained by the militant group looked on as District Court Judge T.S. Ellis sentenced El Shafee Elsheikh, 34, to life without parole, calling his behavior “horrific, barbaric, brutal and of course criminal.” A jury in April concluded the former British citizen was part of an Islamic State cell, nicknamed “The Beatles” for their English accents, that beheaded American hostages in areas of the … [Read more...] about IS militant gets life in US prison over killing of American hostages

(CNN) The pandemic forced Freed Bodyworks, a wellness center offering massage therapy, yoga, acupuncture, mental health counseling and other services, to shut down for four months. But while clients returned when it reopened in the summer of 2020, workers did not. Almost two years later, owners Frances Reed and Jessica VonDyke were forced to shut the business' doors. "I couldn't hire anyone," said Reed. "We never had trouble with our demand for services. It was 100% a supply issue for us." Freed Bodyworks Holistic Wellness Center in Washington, DC. Before the pandemic, Freed Bodyworks had 20 practitioners booking up to 550 clients a month. It reopened with a skeleton crew of eight -- too few, Reed said, to bring in enough revenue to sustain the business. Two former staffers had departed for graduate school, three had moved to areas with a lower cost of living and several had to take on caregiving roles in their families. … [Read more...] about America’s small businesses are running out of workers

Moscow A restaurateur and rapper duo unveiled Stars Coffee on Thursday, reopening the chain of coffee shops in Russia formerly owned by Starbucks, the latest major company rebranding after a months-long Western corporate exodus from the country. At a packed launch in central Moscow, rapper Timati presented the new brand, whose logo features an image of a woman with a star above her head, alongside co-owner and restaurateur Anton Pinskiy, before shops start opening on Friday. Banned from using the Starbucks ( SBUX ) logo, Timati said they had sought to find some continuity, namely the circular shape and "female gender," which he said contrasted nicely with the brown, cigar-like "masculine color" in the new logo. Russian singer and entrepreneur Timur Yunusov, better known as Timati, drinks coffee at a newly opened Stars Coffee coffee shop in the former location of the Starbucks coffee shop in Moscow, Russia, "People's perceptions may … [Read more...] about Russia’s version of Starbucks reopens with a new name and logo

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Updated 1609 GMT (0009 HKT) June 29, 2022 (CNN) Rodd Gray moved to Eureka Springs to rest . Gray had done it all, or close to it, in his 60-plus years -- the military veteran has been a hairdresser, computer programmer, award-winning AIDS advocate , and drag queen (he performed as Patti Le Plae Safe, a Miss Gay America winner). When a tornado blew through Dallas and destroyed his former workplace, followed shortly by the arrival of Covid-19, the Texan was ready to trade in the bustle for some quiet in the Arkansas town of 2,000. But when he arrived in January of last year, retirement didn't happen. Gray fell in fast with the locals, even reviving the Ms. Le Plae Safe act for charity gigs. Now he mans the front desk at a motel-turned-LGBTQ-friendly resort, the Wanderoo Lodge, owned by a gay couple who recently settled in Eureka themselves. The only problem with moving to Eureka Springs, Gray said, is that he didn't get there sooner. … [Read more...] about Inside Eureka Springs, the Bible Belt’s LGBTQ oasis

UK weather: Met Office forecasts further scattered showers SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info AccuWeather forecasters warn that this pattern may continue over the coming days. The Met Office had issued an amber warning for the UK on Thursday with torrential downpours in London, as rain is set to spread across the south-east until about 10pm. Related articles Aldi staff make desperate plea to anyone who shops in stores Fence row boils over as woman gets ultimate revenge on neighbour AccuWeather Meteorologist Robert Richards said: “The area of low pressure that spawned storms in France will continue to move across north-central Italy and across the Alps into western Europe this weekend causing heavy … [Read more...] about UK weather: Europe braces for ‘extremely violent’ storms as thunderstorms batter Britain

Joe Biden says sanctions have ‘crippled’ Russian economy SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info An in-depth analysis of key figures suggests that around 40 percent of Russia’s GDP is under threat of being lost due to businesses withdrawing, putting more than five million jobs at risk. The Russian economy is overly dependent on energy exports to Europe – which are believed to be the main source of funding for Vladimir Putin’s war machine – leaving the Russian despot facing an unaffordable war in Ukraine and domestic unrest. Related articles Chilling UK future of 'empty shelves' laid bare as China play exposed Putin endgame as Russia’s economy tipped to crumble under sanctions The authors of the study said … [Read more...] about Putin nightmare as Russian economy ‘collapsing’ – new Yale charts show markets FROZEN OUT

Finnish PM Sanna Marin seen dancing to music at party SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Finland 's leader, who was last week branded the "coolest prime minister in the world" by German news outlet Bild, came under fire this week after leaked footage showed her partying. Some politicians urged her to be tested for narcotics . The 36-year-old told a news conference on Friday she had taken a test – and results would be available next week. Related articles Finland furious as Russian MiG-31 fighter jets 'violate airspace' Sanna Marin under fire after partying video leaked 'Not fit for PM' Ms Marin, who has been in power since December 2019, told reporters she has never taken drugs, and insisted: "I … [Read more...] about Finland’s PM takes drug test after party-hard leader filmed on wild night out